gearbox

[Dave_EH]

Hi,

 I just wondered whether anyone has a 3 speed manual box to suit an EH that they may have been running on a red motor?

I have terrible noise at a certain speed in 3rd gear and i think a new box could be the quick fix.

Regards
Dave

[paddockbasher]

Hi Dave

The guy I just bought the old EK ute shell off (See Cars for Sale section) also had a Red 161 with gearbox for sale. I did take a picture of it if you are interested.

The 3 speed attached to the 161 had a floor shifter. He wants $100 for complete engine/gearbox.

[Dave_EH]

sounds like an option.  a reco is $420 for the crash box, for that price i could buy an M20, 1 ton shifter and have the bench modified - but i'd like to keep it on the tree.

Does anyone know exactly what boxes bolt "straight in"?

do you know the condition of the 3 speed?

cheers
Dave

[paddockbasher]

Dave

I just spoke with the guy again. It has been out of a car about 18 months. He said it was in good condition when he removed it (Body was rusted out).

The EK ute body is going to SLIM in Liverpool (sometime over the next week or so) so you could maybe piggyback that if interested.

[Dave_EH]

sure,
i'll make a few calls and see what i can work out.  keep you up to date...appreciate the help!

Dave

[nicko]

my mate has one from a hr for $40 but would be costly for freight to NSW .

[Dave_EH]

Hi Nicko,

Is your mate in Hervey Bay as well? I'm in Brisbane so could easily pick it up some time, or get it sent down.

As long as its in good nick im pretty interested - a reco seems very expensive.

Is there any difference between an HR and EH crash box?

cheers
Dave

p.s. any luck with the FE sale? I'd love to snap it up of i had the cash...can't wait to finish uni!

[Emu]

Hey Dave,

U at UQ? What ya studying?

Matt F

[Dave_EH]

Yeah mate,

4th and final year of environmental management.  Just trying to work out what to do next year...

how about yourself?

Dave

[Emu]

I lived at Union college for 4 years. Pharmacy degree, but that was a lot of years ago...... apparently.

I maintained a record of returning to the Gold Coast at least once a week for 4 years. Now that's commitment.  :) I had this unreasonable fear of becoming a "Brizzo". I survived.

Hope to catch up some time.

Matt F

[nicko]

yeah as far as i know they are identical,i will go there in the arvo tomorrow and pull side plate off and see if it looks good,i can send it down by Followmont Transport  for $27 to any Brisbane suburb.
cheers Nicko
p.s i had no luck selling FE so will fix the rust and try again in a few weeks.

[Dave_EH]

Hey Nicko,

Just wondered if you'd had a chance to look at that gearbox yet?

Theres no real hurry - but im just keeping an eye out for one still, so would be great to know if you think the HR box is a goer.

thanks for your help
Dave

[nicko]

checks out fine,sorry i forgot to check until i read your email today,so just got back .

[Dave_EH]

sounds great.  will send you a pm when i get a spare minute.

Dave

[nicko]

gday Dave,gets picked up tomorrow so should be delivered friday or Monday.
cheers Nicko
p.s.i recomend you get a new rear seal while box is out,as its got old one in and i hate changing them while in car.

[Dave_EH]

no worries nicko,

will get a seal for sure...i hate leaks!

cheers
Dave

[nicko]

p.s. i forgot to mention no oil in box so get a bottle before fitting box.
cheers Nicko.
p.s. guy said it will probably come tomorrow.

[Dave_EH]

no worries... all sounds good!

Dave

[nicko]

gday,did box arrive yet bud

[RET]

Perhaps you guys could carry on amongst yourselves in Private Messages?